MLB allows Reds to use Rose in 2015 All-Star festivities

7:06 PM,
Jul. 15, 2014

Pete Rose waves to the crowd during the ceremony celebrating the 25th anniversary of his breaking the career hit record of 4,192 on September 11, 2010 at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. Baseball commissioner Bud Selig said the Reds will be able to have Rose be a part of the 2015 All Star Game at Great American Ball Park.

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C. Trent Rosecrans
Cincinnati Enquirer

The Reds will be allowed to include Pete Rose in All-Star Game festivities next season, even if it is on a limited basis, commissioner Bud Selig said Tuesday.

Speaking to the Baseball Writers Association of America on Tuesday, baseball's outgoing commissioner was asked if Rose could be included in All-Star celebrations next year when Cincinnati hosts the game.

"That'll be up to the Cincinnati club, and they know what they can do and they can't do," Selig said. "They've been very good about that. We haven't had that discussion." ...